In this episode read letters from the end of Bruce's time at Santa Ana Air Base. We talk about some of Bruce’s adventures in southern California, his new St. Christopher medal, and how those on the homefront in Lowell are handling the war.
 
Original music by Roger MacNaughton

In this episode read letters from the end of Bruce's time at Santa Ana Air Base. We talk about some of Bruce’s adventures in southern California, his new St. Christopher medal, and how those on the homefront in Lowell are handling the war. Original music by Roger MacNaughton

Episode 6: Last Days at SAAAB- July 1942

A serial story of a WW2 B-17 pilot from Lowell, Michigan in his own words. We dive into letters written by Captain James Bruce McMahon during his time in World War 2 that he sent to his parents, siblings, and friends back home in Lowell, Michigan. His relatives will be reading his words and giving some context to what was happening in the world and in Lowell at the time he wrote these.

See the primary sources at lowellmuseum.org
Follow the Lowell Historical Museum on FB
Follow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

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A serial story of a WW2 B-17 pilot from Lowell, Michigan in his own words. We dive into letters written by Captain James Bruce McMahon during his time in World War 2 that he sent to his parents, siblings, and friends back home in Lowell, Michigan. His relatives will be reading his words and giving some context to what was happening in the world and in Lowell at the time he wrote these. See the primary sources at lowellmuseum.org Follow the Lowell Historical Museum on FB Follow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

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Episode 6: Last Days at SAAAB- July 1942

Episode 6: Last Days at SAAAB- July 1942